One World Play Project
PHOTOS By ROSELYN B. MONROYO
- Representatives of both private and public schools in the CNMI pose for a group photo after the ceremonial turnover of ultra-durable soccer balls from Asian Football Confederation through the One World Play Project and founding sponsor Chevrolet last Saturday at the Oleai Sports Complex. Joining the school officials were Dr. Annathurai Ranganathan (Dr. Anna), head of AFC’s Corporate School Responsibility Unit, sixth from left, and NMIFA president Jerry Tan, seventh from left.
- From left, Hopwood Junior High School principal Jonas Barcinas, Dr. Annathurai Ranganathan, Jerry Tan, Education Commissioner Dr. Rita Sablan, and NMIFA vice president Vickie Izuka gather for a group photo during the donation turnover ceremony.
- Education Commissioner Dr. Rita Sablan addresses the players, NMIFA officials, and parents that attended the donation turnover ceremony.
- Players from various clubs line up while waiting for the ceremony to start.
- A Let’s Go staff uses the UTV to test the durability of the donated soccer ball.
- Members of the CNMI women’s and girls U14 training pool pose with Dr. Annathurai Ranganathan and Jerry Tan.
- Youth players test the ultra-durable ball during a short clinic.
- NMIFA president Jerry Tan, right, receives the first ultra-durable soccer ball from Dr. Annathurai Ranganathan.
- Whispering Palms’ Jeff Race shakes hands with NMIFA president Jerry Tan after receiving the ceremonial donated ball.